RotorDrone Magazine Archives - Page 25 of 32

Understanding Kv Ratings

What is the Kv rating of an electric motor? Answer: “Kv” refers to the constant velocity of a motor (not to be confused with “kV,” the abbreviation for kilovolt). It is measured by the number of revolutions per minute (rpm) that a motor turns when 1V (one volt) is applied with no load attached to that motor. The Kv rating […]

Setting the Scene

When cameras first started getting attached to drones, we saw how easy it was to get an aerial shot, but no one really planned out their camera moves. We were just so excited to finally be able to add aerial shots to our repertoire of camera angles that we didn’t consider the optimal ways to achieve various shots. Of course, it […]

Submissions for the NYC Drone Film Festival

As a reminder, the NYC Drone Film Festival has Submission open until December, 31 2016. Here is a look at last years event. If you need a testament to the breakneck pace of evolution in the drone world, look no further than the marriage of artistry and technical achievement that was on display at the Second Annual New […]

DJI Phantom 4, everything you want in a drone?

As with its predecessor, the Phantom 4 is mostly a hollow plastic shell, with highly optimized electronics at its core and a fully integrated camera system. It comes preassembled and, after a summary firmware update and system check, will fly right out of the box. Anybody could fly the Phantom 4 with ease. Yet it is intended for intermediate […]

Yuneec Typhoon H, A Good All Around Camera Platform

Yuneec’s latest release, the Typhoon H, requires minimal assembly time, so you can get in the air within minutes of opening the box. In fact, for this review, most of the waiting time in the beginning was spent on charging the battery pack (the flight pack and a spare are included). For more info, click here

Quanum Outlaw 180, the right racing drone for you?

The Outlaw 180 is the latest addition to the Quanum Outlaw Racing Series. This little drone comes almost ready to fly and features a full carbon-fiber frame. It is completely built and ready to plug into your receiver, giving you a great pro level racer right out of the box. Read on by clicking here

An Inexpensive Printer that Delivers

For many people, 3D printing is something that they’ve heard about but which they figure is either too expensive or too complicated to dabble with. Since the arrival of the very first $350 plug-and-play-style 3D printers late last year, however, that belief might be on its way out. Consider the M3D: a compact, consumer grade 3D printer that promises “high quality […]

Haevic DartGun Drone.

Could this be coming to the US? The aptly named, DartGun is the latest product developed by HAEVIC, the leading company in South Africa. This robust platform has already proved its resilience in daunting working conditions. Flying for the past two years in DRC agricultural operations. The HAEVIC crossed the boundary combining a SuperDrone with a unique pneumatic, all […]

Spectacular Norway aerial video

This is truly a Spectacular aerial video of Norway by Simen Haughom. Enjoy! https://d32znywta9rkav.cloudfront.net/drone-video/5ff87a67f97b2fd4dc40b3eb27b90015/5ff87a67f97b2fd4dc40b3eb27b90015.mp4

DR1 has gone global with Eurosport

DR1 Racing has partnered with Eurosport to bring Drone Racing to the global stage. Three racing series, including the upcoming DR1 Champions Series, will air in over 70 countries, making DR1 Racing the Global Leader in Drone Racing.